Louisiana Hold Tight. Here Come The Trucks
The iHeartMedia Panama City cluster announced that “850 Strong Love for Louisiana,” a supply drive to benefit victims of Hurricane Laura, collected enough items to fill two semi-truck trailers. The drive was held this week at a local Super Walmart.
Another Podcasting Deal For iHeart
The Recount is a new platform that mixes politics and culture. A deal between The Recount and iHeartRaio will result in the two companies producing a series of new podcasts ahead of the 2020 election.
ABC Signs 41 Cumulus Stations For News
WLS-AM in Chicago and KGO-AM in San Francisco are among the roster of 29 Cumulus news stations that will now carry ABC News following the closure of Westwood One's news department. 12 Cumulus-owned sports and music stations that will also take ABC's hourly newscasts.
WEBR-AM Buffalo Facing Lawsuit
Recently re-branded WEBR-AM is being sued by a former part-owner. Jeffrey Lazroe is asking for at least $200,000 in the complaint filed August 31 in Eric County Supreme Court.
Charlie Kirk Joins SRN Lineup
Author, podcast and social media talent Charlie Kirk has signed on for a daily talk show on the Salem Radio Network. The Charlie Kirk Show will air daily from Noon-3 PM starting October 5.
Ramsey Launches Another Podcast
Life, relationships and mental health challenges are all part of a new podcast offered by the Ramsey Network. The Dr. John Delony Show will be published three times a week.
Hubbard App For Minnesota Podcasts
Minneapolis-St. Paul based Hubbard Radio is offering an app that showcases podcasts rooted in Minnesota. PodMN is aimed at making locally produced audio easier to discover and more profitable for its creators.
Vevo Sales Head Talks To Borrell
Local Marketing Trends explores SMBs' love affair with video digital services. Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliott talk with Nicholas Simonetti, who handles local ad sales for Vevo.
A Legend Extends His Radio Deal
The Scott Shannon in the Morning with Patty Steele show, will continue on WCBS-FM 101.1 in NYC. The extension of the contract with Entercom also means the continuation of his nationally syndicated America's Greatest Hits weekend countdown show.
Radio Helping Homeless Vets
Radio stations across the nation are joining the effort started by Veterans Matter-National Homeless Veterans Housing Program. From Cardboard to Headboard (#Cardboard2Headboard) has a goal of housing at least 2,000 more homeless veterans.
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